• Preheat the oven to 350ºF. • Lightly oil a 12-inch-by-17 1/2-inch jelly-roll pan and set aside. • In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, maple syrup, soy milk, and vanilla. • In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt. • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a rubber spatula. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the nuts, if desired, and chocolate chips. • Pour the batter into the pan, and smooth the top with a moistened spatula. • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until surface cracks appear. • Transfer the pan to a cooling rack. The brownies will set as they cool. When completely cool, cut into squares.

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